The Final Battle!

[Amaterasu697]

"Maybie its because of my Pheonix and Dragon?," Chihiro replied ," Or maybie because im related to you and Itachi. But remeber Sasuke, the Akatsuki arent the only ones after me...You-Know-Who is after me also.

Chihiro pointed to her neck which ad the cursemark on it.  

[Dracorian Amanda]

Sasuke sighed, "Yeah...I know." He unconciously lifted his hand to his own, but paused, allowing it to remain in midair.  

[Amaterasu697]

Chihiro sat next to her brother.

"Promise me...never to join him...I dont know what I'll do if you do...," she said.  

[Dracorian Amanda]

Sasuke lowered his arm to his knee and gazed out the window, "I can't promise you that...If he could help me beat Itachi...then...it may be worth while..."  

[Amaterasu697]

Chihiro looked down.

"I dont think so...he just wants our power," Chihiro answered as she stood up and helped Sasuke up.

"I will never join him...even if I get killed," she said determinatly,  

[Dracorian Amanda]

Sasuke took her hand as she helped him up and he shoved his hands into his pockets, "Well, I'm going to go out and walk around...I need some fresh air." He walked through the hallway and turned his head, "You're welcome to come along if you want."  

[Amaterasu697]

Chihiro nodded and walked out of the house with Sasuke.

"I just hope we dont bump into Naruto again," she moaned ,"Especially is he's all round up"  

[Ryu of the Sands]

On her way to the Academy, Ryu bumped into Chihiro and Sasuke. "Hey," she said cheerily. "Did you have a good night sleep?" To Sasuke, she added, "You should go get some sleep. I'll keep an eye on Chihro. Besides what can happen to her at the academy with a bunch of chunin and jonin to keep an eye on her?"  

[Amaterasu697]

"Oh, hey Ryu! Yes I did have a good night sleep. And I'll be glad to help you with the Academy, I did a mission once there...the kids loved me!"

Chihiro smiled and looked at Sasuke for his answer. She thought he need some rest also but she knew her brother, he wasnt the kind of person to take orders like that.  

[Dracorian Amanda]

Sasuke turned to Ryu and shook his head, "I'll be fine. Besides, she'll be safer if two people are keeping watch over her. I'll get some sleep later on today." It was probably a lie...he was worried about his sister. Sleep wasn't going to come easy.  

[Amaterasu697]

I knew he was gonna say that Chihiro said to herself.  

[Ryu of the Sands]

Ryu shrugged and said, "Come on then. I'm going to be late if we don't hurry."  

[Amaterasu697]

Chihiro nodded anf followecRyu into the Academy Schoolyard  

[Dracorian Amanda]

Sasuke trailed closely behind. His eyes sometimes darted back and forth to look in dark alleys. If any of the Akatsuki were to strike, this would be the perfect time...  

[Amaterasu697]

(okay, wheres Kiba (Hidan)! How bout I'll be a villain till she comes. Anyone with any regrets?)

As Chihiro walked with Sasuke traling closly behind her, she felt like she was being watched